Working with Young Children from Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

by Deborah Chen and M. Diane Klein

Book Overview

This exciting book offers an overview of the ways in which cultural differences influence young children's behavior, communication, and learning styles. It is a practical guide for early childhood professionals working in such settings as group child care, preschools, and Head Start programs. The book considers the major developmental domains of language and communication, social skills, and school readiness and emergent literacy. In addition, it...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766824063
• ISBN13: 9780766824065
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great for Those Seeking Cultural Info & Learn How to Be Socially Responsible

If you plan on working with children, you will come in contact with different cultures. Even if you aren't planning on teaching preschool/other grade levels, operating a daycare or some other form of work that involves children, the information in this book will help you understand how to be sensitive of others. Those you meet in everyday occurrences such as; when dropping your child off at daycare/preschool, working alongside someone of a different background or attending a social event that may or may not be of a different culture. Just becoming more socially aware is helpful. You probably appreciate others respecting your values and customs that are important to you. Here is a way for you to learn how you can do the same.